Post #466646 by TikiMango on Fri, Jul 3, 2009 8:58 AM

Benzart, thanks again!

Kingstiedye, yea, I think I like 'em big too! Thank you.

Squid, you are the epitome of tiki... well, at least your art is! :wink:

Mieko, so glad you checked out my other stuff, and you likey. I'll be hanging with Benzart on August 1st, can't wait. I'd better put my studyin' cap on for that session. I'm missing the SoCal crowd.

All righty then... got my paua inlay in the mail, so messed around with that for awhile. Benzart, thanks for the tip on the super glue.

The finishing touch on the Squid, his eye. Sort of bad lighting, but it really sparkles in direct sunlight.

I also finished up the little hei tiki's eyes as well. I didn't realize how asymmetrical they were until I did the inlay.

I did manage to finish up a new manaia, not as large as the first one. I think I'll have to keep this one for myself since he's damaged goods. As I was fitting the paua he slipped off my work surface and had a sudden impact with a concrete floor. He snapped just below his last finger but at least I didn't lose the fine tip of the matau. Super Glue to the rescue! I think I'll be getting a swath of indoor/outdoor carpet in my work area to act like a cushion to prevent future breaks. I guess I've been lucky with all my previous drops.